Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (116 Rentals)
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Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Union?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Union Studio Apartments | $1,964 | $795 | $4,411 |
Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $1,495 | $9,813 |
Lake Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,090 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
Lake Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,855 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Lake Union Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Union area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Amherst Micro Studios priced from $795. 2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Pantages | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,017 |
Alturra | Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Kulle Urban Living | Urban Studio F | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Abbey Park Apartments in Vibrant Eastlake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Enve | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Yale | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Lime Studios | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Flow Eastlake Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,181 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Union area is the $2.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Domaine in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $3,284. The second greatest value Lake Union apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at 6th Ave Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Union apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Domaine | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
6th Ave Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Roycroft Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Lakeview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Larimda | 1BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Red Lion | 1bd/1ba 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Castle Apartments | 101 | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
Valley Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Lakeside Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Union Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Union?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Union is at Amherst Micro Studios listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Union Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Union Apartment is $1,400 at Valley Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Union Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Union is starting from $1,017 at Pantages.
What is the most affordable Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyglass and starts from $5,164.
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